KLIA2 Set To Open

Flight operation from KLIA2 will begin on 2nd May 2014 while the present LCCT will be closed down on 9th May 2014. The new extension to existing KLIA would be handling about 45 million passengers a year and had been certified by Department of Civil Aviation. Get More Info HERE.

Location of KLIA2

KLIA2 will be ustilised by Low Cost carriers and 80% of which by Airasia but the terminal itself is not Low Cost since its operation will be computerised. The present LCCT is operated manually.

 View more progress photo HERE

Connecting to the new KLIA2 will not be a problem since the present transportation means will be adjusted to fit the new route. The present ERL services will be extended from the present last stop to the new terminal.

There are also a number of affordable hotels nearby for time contraint tourist (especially for departures) to get connected between KLIA2 and other parts of Malaysia. For list of hotels HERE.

KLIA2 To Open In 2013

This posting is not my experience but just to share some information to would be traveler on air transportation.

KLIA2 will start operating in 2013 and will be occupied by Low Cost Carrier and this means a shorter and easier access for the public to access the airport instead of the present LCCT.

Distance will be cut by about 20 kilometres and thus shorter time to reach the airport. There will be more options for connecting transportation because the KLIA Express will be available.

As published by Malaysian Insider

KLIA2 to open on June 28

SEPANG Jan 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today announced that the new low-cost airport here dubbed KLIA2 will be launched on June 28 coinciding with the launch date of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport KLIA in 1998 The premier said the airport was scheduled to be ready by May but the operations would not be rushed as there were some teething issues to be solved before its opening “We should go through some of the teething problems with the new terminal and once it is ready then KLIA2 will be fully operational “As a target I have decided that it should coincide with the date of the opening of KLIA Hopefully I will have the opportunity to open KLIA2 on June 28 ” he said Najib said this at the launching of a specially designed 1 Malaysia AirAsia aircraft livery to commemorate the start of the 1 Malaysia Integration Programme with AirAsia at the LCCT Low-Cost Carrier Terminal here Also present were Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek AirAsia group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd MAHB managing director Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad Bashir said MAHB welcomed the prime minister’s decision not to rush the opening of the KLIA2 and to coincide it with the opening date of KLIA He said all issues pertaining to the new airport were expected to be settled before the opening date to avoid even minor glitches during operations “We do not want to rush I think the prime minister has the same thought in mind We have seen many airports worldwide failed because they were rushed into operations “It is something exciting also if the date coincides KLIA and KLIA2 as it will be a double celebration for us at MAHB ” Bashir said The RM3 6 billion KLIA2 built to cater for the explosive growth expected in low-cost travel is sprawled over 257 000 sq metres and is envisaged to handle a maximum of 45 million passengers a year The airport will have 60 gates eight remote stands 80 aerobridges plus a retail space covering 32 000 sq metres to accommodate 225 retail outlets — Bernama.

Airasia To Be Grounded April 2013?

This post is not of my personal travel experience like previous ones but something that might be of interest to budget travelers.

I receive this in my email from a friend and want to share with my readers.

We all knew very well that Airasia do fulfil dreams of many people who dream of flying or helps connect people from many parts of the world with its "cheap" flight. Well, "cheap" flights from Airasia can be controversial to many but like it or not, Airasia still is the choice when it comes to travelling.

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AirAsia did not meet regulatory standard?

November 23, 2012 by wee choo keong

AirAsia granted 6 months to operate flights

Posted on 23 November 2012 – 05:36am

Presenna Nambiarsunbiz@thesundaily.com

PETALING JAYA (Nov 23, 2012): AirAsia Bhd has been granted with an air operator’s certificate (AOC) by the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) to fly for another five months — instead of a two-year period — for not meeting regulatory standards, said sources.

The current AOC is valid until April 2013.

Sources told SunBiz that AirAsia had only obtained a six-month AOC — an approval granted from the DCA to an aircraft operator to allow it to use aircraft for commercial purposes — after periodical audit findings by DCA showed shortcomings in AirAsia’s flight operations procedures and practices including flawed communications between flight operations and pilots, an outdated manual and flight operations not in keeping with the manual.

The six-month period allows for AirAsia to work with the DCA to bring its flight operations procedures and practices up to mark.

It is also understood that AirAsia’s head for flight operations has been changed due to the action.

Three key posts in an airline are nominated with the approval of the DCA, namely the head for flight operations, engineering maintenance system and crew training.

“The fact that they have not grounded AirAsia aircraft shows that it’s not a serious safety issue, but this action still serves as a warning,” one source told SunBiz.

Scheduled commercial airlines based in Malaysia are awarded two-year renewals of AOC by DCA.

In other markets, depending on the track record of the airline, AOCs can be valid for up to five years before a renewal is due.

While the audit is a biennial affair, the DCA conducts inspections on airlines at least once a year.

According to another source, a two-year renewal is given if airlines meet standards set by the regulator. Otherwise they are given a period of time, depending on the issue, to comply before a renewal of AOC is given, or it is revoked entirely.

In the event of a withdrawal of an AOC, the airline can work to meet standards set and re-apply for an AOC which will have to be approved by the Cabinet.

AirAsia and DCA officials did not respond to questions sent via e-mail, as at press time.

An industry observer said it is unlikely that AirAsia will let the situation progress to an outright withdrawal of AirAsia’s AOC, ultimately grounding its flights.

“They (AirAsia) will definitely address whatever issues DCA have and make sure they bring in the right people and fire the wrong people, because too much is at stake.”

He added that while the action taken by DCA is unlikely to have any financial impact on AirAsia as a company, it may impact its reputation as an airline and its ability to secure the best deals for financing in the future.

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My view - like it or not, cheap or not, Airasia do help close the gap of Malaysians domestically.

If Airasia is really going to be grounded, can everyone still fly?